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Olive & Basil, La Jolla, CA

Olive & Basil

4.1
4.1
366 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Serving daily Lunch and Dinner in la Jolla Cove with an outstanding Ocean View. In the Heart of Girard Avenue, Olive and Basil is the newest Mediterranean Fusion restaurant in San Diego, serving fresh and healthy cuisine. Our chefs have traveled all over the world, bringing their expertise of Mediterranean cuisine combined with a Southern Californian touch. Our Food is prepared fresh daily with our high-quality ingredients from local farms.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 412-4912
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Consider Olive & Basil for all styles of events such as birthday parties, corporate affairs, holiday receptions, networking receptions, rehearsal dinner and other special events. outdoor terrace and upstairs lounge allowing us to accommodate any type of event from intimate dinner parties from 15-100 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Free parking across the street from Olive and Basil
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 366 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olive & Basil offers a charming dining experience with a "great view of La Jolla Cove" and "very friendly" service. Guests appreciate the "delicious" dishes, particularly the salmon and Greek salad. While some find the menu limited, the "flexibility and hospitality" make it a memorable visit.

366 Reviews
  1. John

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Young waitress ( don’t recall her name ) was excellent … food was tasty and view of the ocean was cool. Good spot

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  2. Jane

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table with a great view of La Jolla Cove. The food was very good, too. Be sure to try the hummus trio appetizer with naan. The hummus was so light and airy! I especially liked the pesto flavor.

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  3. Joanne

    Phoenix

    203 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    203 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate outside with an ocean view. We had excellent service, delicious pesto pasta. Highly recommend.

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  4. Diane

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding, surprise there was little Mediterranean food on the menu but overall food was very good.

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  5. Gwen

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The calamari was good but the lamb shank tasted as though it had been made earlier in the week and reheated. It was tough and lacking in flavor.

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  6. Alex

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The price of food did not meet the expectations. The food was average. The steak was tough and rubbery and fries were overcooked. I will say the jumbo shrimp and kids pasta were great. With the surcharge fees they add on at the end, not worth coming back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Enjoyed chicken skewer platter and ahi tuna salad. Fresh and delicious.

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  8. Nuttmegs

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful server and a great lunch. The view is great and we had a great time!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced for the good and my lamb seemed to be dried out maybe reheated? My friends salad with salmon mediocre. If you want location and ambience of being in La Jolla Cove, this is what you get, it is not about the food!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy agradable cena, buen ambiente y servicio, si volveremos

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FAQs

Olive & Basil offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Olive & Basil also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 412-4912.

Olive & Basil is rated 4.1 stars by 366 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Olive & Basil

8008 Girard Ave, Ste 220, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking across the street from Olive and Basil
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 412-4912
  • Private party facilities
    Consider Olive & Basil for all styles of events such as birthday parties, corporate affairs, holiday receptions, networking receptions, rehearsal dinner and other special events. outdoor terrace and upstairs lounge allowing us to accommodate any type of event from intimate dinner parties from 15-100 guests.
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